2002 Audi A4

The first-generation Audi A4 (known internally as the Typ 8D) was debuted by Audi in 1994 on the Volkswagen B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat. It had a longitudinal engine and standard front-wheel drive, although many of the A4 owners selected the optional quattro four-wheel drive system. The A4 was initially introduced as a four-door saloon/ sedan; the Avant (estate/ wagon) arrived a year later.

A wide range of engines were available to European customers, between 1.6 and 2.8litres, and a 1.9L Diesel available with VW's new "Pumpe Düse" (PD, or unit injector) technology, capable of achieving a then high power value of 110PS (81kW), although Audi's 2.8L V6, carried over from the old 80/ 90 was the only engine option in North America until 1997.

The Audi A4 was the first model in the Volkswagen Group to feature the new 1.8L 20V motor with five valves per cylinder, based on the unit Audi Sport had developed for their Supertouring race car. A turbocharged version produced 150PS (110kW) and 210Nm (155ft·lbf.) of torque. This technology was added to the V6 family in 1996, starting with the 2.8L V6 30V, which now produced 193PS (142kW).